by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Texas State ranks in comparison to other schools with theater programs.
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Texas State was ranked #55 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for theater majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #3 in Texas.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Texas State University handed out 139 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 143 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 6 students received their master’s degree in theater from Texas State. This makes it the #80 most popular school for theater master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of theater students who receive their bachelor's degree at Texas State is $28,428. This is higher than $21,886, which is the national median for all theater bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Texas State, theater students borrow a median amount of $21,500 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all theater bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,000.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the theater program at Texas State is $280 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at Texas State University.
Of the 139 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Drama & Theater Arts from Texas State in 2020-2021, 41% were men and 59% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 63% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas State University with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 |
| White | 88 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Of the 6 students who earned a master's degree in Drama & Theater Arts from Texas State in 2020-2021, 67% were men and 33% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Texas State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 83% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas State University with a master's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 136 |
| Music | 90 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 84 |
| Dance | 45 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 26 |
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